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Abortion Services: Costs, Wait Times, Parental Notification

Author Bowtie Team

Updated on 2025-08-11

Disclaimer: This article is translated with the assistance of AI.

Facing an unplanned pregnancy due to fetal abnormalities, health concerns, or other reasons can be an incredibly tough decision. Curious about wait times for abortion services at the Family Planning Association of Hong Kong? What are the legal requirements and potential impacts? Let the Bowtie team break it all down for you in this comprehensive guide.

FPAHK Termination of Pregnancy Services

In Hong Kong, if two doctors agree that an abortion is in the best interest of the pregnant woman or the fetus, she can legally undergo induced abortion to terminate the pregnancy. Besides government-approved designated hospitals like Evangel Hospital , Gleneagles Hospital , Union Hospital and Hong Kong Sanatorium & Hospital , FPAHK Day Procedure Centre is another legal option where registered doctors perform pregnancy terminations. FPAHK offers two methods for terminating pregnancy, both equally effective and safe:

	Medication Abortion	Surgical Abortion
Method	Uses medication to stimulate uterine contractions and cervical dilation, expelling the pregnancy tissue from the uterus.	Dilates the cervix and inserts a suction tube through it, using vacuum to remove the embryonic tissue.
Anesthesia	No anesthesia required	Local or monitored anesthesia
Advantages	Avoids surgery and anesthesia along with their associated risks Process mimics a natural period, feeling more organic	Requires one clinic visit for the procedure and two follow-ups Slightly higher complete abortion rate Shorter bleeding time after the procedure
Disadvantages	Requires two clinic visits and more follow-ups to confirm complete abortion If medication fails to induce complete abortion, surgery is needed Complications include infection, severe bleeding, pelvic infection which may affect fertility Side effects include abdominal pain, fever, nausea, diarrhea, drug allergy Abortion process may fail	It’s an invasive surgical procedure Surgical risks include damage to cervix or uterine cavity, infection, bleeding, intrauterine adhesions affecting future fertility Monitored anesthesia side effects include nausea, vomiting, dizziness, headache, body aches Monitored anesthesia complications include breathing difficulties, stroke, coronary heart disease May feel less private and autonomous

Reasons Not Suitable for FPAHK Abortion

While the termination of pregnancy process is generally very safe, some individuals are not suitable. FPAHK uses doctors’ professional judgment to screen and exclude those unsuitable for termination at FPAHK, including:

Gestational age over 10 weeks on the day of abortion
Allergic to the required medications
Multiple uterine fibroids
Two or more cesarean section experiences
Anemia
Severe illnesses like terminal cancer

Abortion Service Fees in HK

Hong Kong Family Planning Association is a voluntary organization dedicated to providing various safe abortion services for women who meet the eligibility criteria for pregnancy termination. The fees for these services are as follows:

Service	Fee
Medical Abortion for Early Pregnancy	HK$3,500 (Hong Kong Residents) / HK$4,700 (Non-Residents)
Surgical Abortion for Early Pregnancy Performed under Local Anesthesia	HK$3,500 (Hong Kong Residents) / HK$4,700 (Non-Residents)
Monitored Anesthesia	HK$2,000

Effects After Abortion

Terminating a pregnancy is often a tough and unavoidable choice. While related complications are relatively rare in Hong Kong, it’s worth being aware of potential traumatic and long-term physical and psychological impacts, including:

Severe or Heavy Bleeding
Infection or Even Bloodstream Infection
Fever
Complications Related to Surgical Anesthesia
Digestive Discomfort
Damage to the Uterus, Such as Perforation or Rupture
Infection or Adhesions in the Uterus
Cervical Tear
Incomplete Abortion
Overwhelming Guilt
Self-Harm or Even Suicide
Alcohol Abuse

How to Book an Appointment? Will Parents Be Notified?

Terminating a pregnancy is a life-changing and important decision. The Family Planning Association of Hong Kong (FPAHK) recommends that individuals carefully consider this and review the details before deciding.

According to medical professional guidelines, FPAHK requires parental or guardian consent with a signature before performing an early pregnancy termination for individuals under 18 . For those 18 or older , FPAHK will decide whether to notify parents based on the individual’s mental maturity .

FPAHK has different booking methods depending on the pregnant woman’s age and marital status:

For unmarried individuals under 26 , you need to first inquire and book at a Youth Health Care Centre: Wan Chai Youth Health Care Centre (booking tel: 25754799), Mong Kok Youth Health Care Centre (booking tel: 27704994), or Kwai Fong Youth Health Care Centre (booking tel: 24432773).

For those 26 or older or married individuals , no appointment is needed for the service, and FPAHK will not notify parents about the details of the pregnancy termination. Before visiting any birth control clinic in person, applicants can call FPAHK’s telehealth hotline at 51736313 to learn about the application process for termination services, the importance of health assessments, and termination methods, allowing informed choices.

Additionally, follow-up medical and counseling services are available before and after the termination. All FPAHK clinics provide consultation for pregnancy termination surgery. Before accepting an application, clients need to visit the clinic at least twice.

During the first visit, a nurse will ask about medical history, conduct a urine pregnancy test, and provide basic information and counseling on pregnancy termination. Since this is a major decision, FPAHK suggests clients reconsider carefully after the initial consultation. If the client decides to proceed, the nurse will arrange a second appointment with a doctor to discuss and assess risks, and perform physical and pelvic examinations to determine if the client is suitable for termination at FPAHK.

How Long is the Waiting Time for an Appointment?

The Bowtie team contacted FPAHK for inquiries, and bookings must be made by the pregnant woman herself. Wan Chai Youth Health Care Centre requires about 2 working days in advance for booking, while Mong Kok Youth Health Care Centre accepts bookings only 1 working day in advance. After booking, FPAHK staff will conduct an initial assessment, and suitable cases will be referred to a doctor for further evaluation and surgery scheduling.

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